Starting July 1, people in Hawaii can get free monthly climate updates specifically tailored to the state, individual islands, neighborhoods and coastlines delivered straight to their inbox. Developed by the University of Hawaii, the Hawaii Climate Data Portal is a new monthly climate summary ...
A morning of windsurfing, paddleboarding and winging at Hoaloha Park became more than a day at the beach for the women who gathered June 7 for Aunties Beach Day. The Kelea Foundation event, held at Hawaiian Canoe Club in Kahului, invited women of all skill levels to try new ocean sports, ...
The Maui County Council passed a bill on first reading Friday that would raise the fines on drivers caught blasting their music. During discussions, no one stood up for the drivers who cruise Maui County’s roads radiating music across the landscape, but some of the elected officials disagreed about how best to address what Council Chair Alice Lee described as an "escalating issue.” As a result, Bill 119 passed 7-2 with Council members Gabe Johnson and Keani Rawlins-Fernandez opposed. If passed on second reading, Bill 119 would increase the fines on drivers with overly loud ...
Maui County has more than three dozen boards and commissions that are supposed to advise the county on matters of policy — from housing to conservation to fire protection. Unfortunately, many of these volunteer-led boards do not have clear missions, have too few volunteers to meet quorums ...
The Maui Planning Commission on Tuesday deferred action on a permit request for a proposed facilities expansion at Makena State Park in South Maui after hearing concerns about potential impacts on water quality and nesting turtles, including endangered hawksbills. The parks division of the ...
We first used this space to inform you about our Water Quality Lab shortly after it was opened on our campus back in 2019. So, we think it’s definitely time for an update. Our lab has evolved into a perfect example of where our most important missions intersect — providing unique learning ...
